English Literature

Assessment

Drama 2 hour 15 minute Open book Exam Section A: Shakespeare: Students answer one question from a choice of two on their chosen play and a range of critical reading. Section B: Other Drama: Students answer one question from a choice of two on their text. 30% Prose 1 hour Open book Exam Students write one comparative essay from a choice of two along a chosen theme. 20% Poetry 2 hour 15 minute Open book Exam Section A: Post-2000 Specified Poetry: Students write one comparative essay question on an unseen modern poem written post-2000 and one named poem from the studied contemporary text. Section B: Specified Poetry Pre- or Post-1900: Students write one essay question on poems studied. 30% Coursework Students write one comparative essay of two texts studied. 2500-3000 words 20%